Voters in the Coconino County area of Sedona (Uptown, Gallery Row, Chapel area) and unincorporated Oak Creek Canyon voters will be elected to the Coconino County Board of Supervisors District 3 on Tuesday, November 5th. Decide on a representative.
The seat is held by incumbent Democrat Adam Hess and is being challenged by Republican Tammy Ontiveros. Ontiveros won the Republican nomination in the July primary with 2,026 votes, or 64% of the vote, over challenger Sean Golliher, who received 1,111 votes.
Ontiveros won the Republican nomination in the July primary with 2,026 votes, or 64% of the vote, over challenger Sean Golliher, who received 1,111 votes.
“I feel like I was successful in the primary because I got out there early and started meeting with voters, building relationships with community leaders in unincorporated areas of Coconino County, and building relationships with other leaders like the fire department and fire chief. Because we started building relationships with the mayors,” Ontiveros said, adding that this is also her strategy in the general election.
Ontiveros said he defines himself politically as a “fiscal conservative.” She earned an Associate of Applied Science degree in Paralegal Studies from Yavapai College and went on to serve on the Coconino County Planning and Zoning Commission for 14 years, including four years as its chair.
Ontiveros said he plans to emphasize his land use expertise, particularly in managing growth and his 28 years of experience as a small business owner. She said the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office’s slow response was the biggest issue people in unincorporated areas of the county brought to her attention, and said she supports increased funding for CCSO. Ta.
Hess was appointed in January after former District 3 Supervisor Matt Ryan retired in December after a 27-year term.
By state law, appointees to vacant seats must belong to the same political party as the resigning county official. Mr. Hess ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, receiving 2,617 votes. He also completed an internship at Ryan’s office.
“I’m a centrist. I want to do what’s right for everyone,” Hess said in a previous interview. “I don’t lean left or right, I’m really here to help everyone. This is important to me coming from a military background. I always have to do the right thing. It was always black and white for me. So I really want everyone to know that I’m here to support them.”
Hess said his campaign efforts include holding community meetings, open houses and participating in military-focused events.
Both candidates expressed support for the Sedona Fire District’s proposal to relocate Station 5 from its current location on leased land in Indian Gardens to Slide Rock State Park, but district officials considers it too small and outdated for SFD needs. SFD owns the current 40-foot-by-40-foot portion of Station 5, and the Garland Family Trust owns the remaining building and its land. The family leases the entire building to SFD.
Hess and Ontiveros also said they support the U.S. Forest Service’s proposal to impose a new 20-year ban on new mining claims within Oak Creek Canyon.
Ontiveros said he opposes paving Schnebly Hill Road, but Hess said he hasn’t made a decision yet.
“I think that project should be widely needed,” Hess said. “And I don’t know if people in Sedona want that kind of need, because it’s very expensive. I care, but you have to consider the good and the bad. I just want to make sure.”
Both candidates again agreed to support Proposition 482, a county-sponsored proposal that seeks to increase the county’s base spending limit by $7.7 million for 1979-1980. $81 million to $142 million,” according to a county communications brochure.
Ontiveros said he would like to see more funding for local road maintenance, while Hess later said he would like to seek additional funding for hiring the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office and improving public safety in Oak Creek Canyon.
“As a third-generation Arizona native, my deep roots in truly caring for this county have motivated me to preserve the landscape and positively impact future generations,” Ontiveros said. spoke. “Three generations after me are buried in Williams Cemetery. I have children and grandchildren who will live in this area in the future. So I see where we came from and where we are headed.” I also wonder where we are going.”
“I want people to get out and support their local government and vote,” Hess said. “I really enjoy being a part of this process and am very happy to get back into the community and help out in any way I can.My goal is to be here for a while…and get more involved as my tenure continues.” I can’t wait.”
